I cannot say enough positive things about Regis' academics. Any student who attends Regis is guaranteed an education that will not only prepare him for any college he should choose, but is also valuable in itself. Looking back on my education as a first year student at Columbia University, I could not have asked for anything else from Regis. The English and History departments are very strong. An English course is required of students for all four years attending, the Senior choices being electives while the other three are selected by the English department (A survey course, American Lit, and English Lit in that order). History courses are similarly well taught (be on the lookout for old timers Mr. Connelly and Fr. Bender who often teach the most engaging classes). Theology is also required of students all four years. The department is exceptional, be sure not to brush the classes off as unimportant; often, they will require a good deal of work. Classes range from a Church History course in freshman year to Bible Studies sophomore and a history of Philosophy junior year while allowing students to choose electives senior year. Don't be mistaken: although Regis is typically advertised as a liberal arts school, the Science requirement is demanding, and the department is filled with talented teachers, although the chemistry courses have been having problems filling one spot permanently after a teacher passed away several years ago (In this department, keep your eyes peeled for Dr. Carew, the nicest Biology teacher EVER. Absolutely fascinating in class, too). Three courses are required (Biology, Chemsitry and Physics, in that order). If I were to name any weakness at Regis, it would be the mathematics department. Still, the courses are very rigorous, and at no point have I found that my mathematic background was not sufficient for College courses (several of my friends placed past the first two semesters of college level calculus coming from Regis, too). I found some of the teachers in the math department unfriendly, but this was more than compensated by others, who were some of my favorite teachers there. On the whole, what I qualify as a weakness at Regis would be a strength anywhere else. Other points to note are the mandatory Film, Art and Music History classes one must take. Make sure the crazy film teacher Mr. Loose doesn't convert you to his socialist views. Class size was always reasonable: on average, English, Theology, Math and History classes contained about 15 people, and science classes were a bit bigger (about 30), but classes never felt stretched. For the most part, exams were fair and well spaced. Faculty were always easy to meet with thanks to the innovative Resource Centers (faculty have no offices, just desks in these communal rooms. It sounds strange, but it works very, very well). Students are never overly competitve - often before exams, students will compile and share study guides with each other. Be warned though, Regis' academic rigour comes at a price: namely, you will be working a lot. The workload is heavy, especially with a commute, but worth it. At no point does it become unmanageable, but be don't expect to be going out every weeknight.